Cram Session: Astronaut seniors to cheer in Macy's parade

11:19 PM,
Nov. 23, 2013

Astronaut High School cheerleaders are dressed for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Written by

Betty Porter
| For FLORIDA TODAY

The Astronaut High varsity cheerleaders have something to really cheer about. They raised enough money to go to New York City and perform in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

"This is an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for these seniors, and by being there, it will bring so much exposure of our community," said Pam Watts, a volunteer coordinator of the trip and cheer mom. "They are so excited to be performing in the parade and on live TV. The girls really worked hard raising the money needed to go, and you would not believe how many people from around Brevard County sent the school checks ...